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Snowshoe is an area of West Virginia that is home to two ski resorts, Snowshoe Mountain and Silver Creek. These resorts are extremely popular during the winter when lodging accommodation is at a premium. Being such a popular destination, Snowshoe has extensive lodging options available to the visitor, ranging from shared chalets to luxury hotels.

The Village

Snowshoe Village was built with skiers in mind and, unlike many resorts that are found at the foot of a mountain, is located at the summit of Snowshoe Mountain. In the village you’ll find no less than 11 town house complexes and 13 condos, each of which offers a choice of between one- and four-bedroom units. Also set in the village, you’ll find several hotels, inns and lodges. Try out Mountain Lodge, Allegheny Springs, Rimfire Lodge or Soaring Eagle Lodge. The condos and town houses are all self-catering with fully equipped kitchens, but that doesn’t mean that you have to cook, as there are plenty of food outlets in the village.

The Mountain Base

At the base of the mountain, six miles and a 15-minute drive from Snowshoe Village you’ll find the Inn at Snowshoe. Standard units here sleep one to four persons and double units four to six. These are not self-catering rooms, but the inn has a score of amenities including an indoor pool, a Jacuzzi and exercise room, an arcade, a restaurant and a bar. The front desk here is full service with a gift shop in the lobby. A complimentary breakfast is included in the price of a room.

Silver Creek

Silver Creek Lodge is located about a mile from Snowshoe Village. You’ll find a wide choice of units here, ranging from singles to 10-person. All of the units here have full kitchens with the exception of the studio apartments, which have mini-kitchens. The units feature washers and dryers and you’ll find fireplaces and balconies in most. There is a limited daily maid service that includes towel exchange and trash removal, and you’ll have the use of an indoor or outdoor swimming pool, an exercise room, a sauna and Jacuzzis. One advantage here is the satellite television and complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi in each unit. Creekside Townhomes contain three- and four-bedroom units that feature full kitchens, a gas fireplace, a washer and dryer. There are televisions in every bedroom and a television with DVD and VCR in the living rooms.

Other Accommodations

If you really want to experience mountain luxury, try out the Sunrise Backcountry Hut. It has lodging up to eight people. When you see the dinner menu (the hut can sit up to 18 people for dinner), you’ll consider it worthwhile. The dinner menu here includes a choice of 14-oz. New York strip steak, duck a l’orange, glazed salmon and grilled Italian portabella, and one of the starters is pecan-encrusted trout. This is primarily a restaurant with the choice of staying overnight. Hut dinner includes transportation to and from the hut.

Village Facilities

Facilities in the village include two conference centers, a clinic, a post office and a church. You’ll find a number of ski shops, adventure/outdoor retailers and clothing stores and ample provision stores. There are also more than 20 restaurants, cafeterias, nightclubs and pubs, so Snowshoe Village is not a place where you’re going to be bored. You’ll also find a golf course here that is open in summer.

References

Resources

North America Road Atlas: Michelin 2003

About the Author

Michael Mason started content writing in 2006. He has had articles published on Yachting.com, Biking.com and Skiers.com. He was educated at Bromsgrove School in England and at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, England, where he graduated as a naval officer and majored in air warfare and navigation. He is a retired naval aviator.